by Bob Cook | Sep 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
The New England Patriots football team has achieved great success by encouraging each player on the team to “do your job.” Applying that same mindset to supply chain logistics can put your business on the road to victory. On a football team, every player has a...
by Bob Cook | Aug 30, 2017 | Uncategorized
The good news? Business is booming. Your customer base is expanding and orders are rolling in. The bad news? Some of your new clients are from an entirely new market sector with requirements your business has never had to worry about before. Case in point: The specs...
by Bob Cook | Jun 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
Businesses large and small are exploring new ways to go green. It may be more expensive in the short-term, but making environmentally-friendly choices can have long-term benefits for your bottom line. Even when it may be difficult to quantify any cost savings, there...
by Bob Cook | May 2, 2017 | Uncategorized
If you find a fly in your soup at the local diner, it’s undeniably gross. But it’s a problem that’s quick, easy, and inexpensive to fix. Send your order back; wait a few minutes for a new bowl; and you will probably enjoy the whole meal on the house. But finding an...
by Bob Cook | Apr 12, 2017 | Uncategorized
A successful packaging job usually means doing everything possible to keep the product “comfortable” during transit. The packaging team is likely to focus on preventing damage from things like rough handling, accidental drops, and changes in temperature. As a rule,...
by Bob Cook | Jan 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
How is a shipping crate similar to both your home and your most intimate relationship? Each one is only as strong as the foundation upon which it is built. Just like you wouldn’t expect a partnership to thrive without shared values and mutual trust, you...
